RED RIBBON WEEK - OCT 24-28TH
Our Pershing Wellness Committee in collaboration with our ASB will hosting a variety of lunch time activities and PSAs this week in honor of Red Ribbon Week. So don't forget to wear red on Friday Panthers to show your commitment to being drug free.
SCHOOL PLAY AUDITIONS ON OCT 26TH @2:00-5:00 PM
If you are interested in auditioning for this year's school play Seussical you must complete the sign up form by 3:00 PM Monday. If you have already completed the sign up you should receive a confirmation email with your audition time.
If you would like to participate in the play as back stage support you will not need to audition. Please complete the sign up form and where you write down the role you are interested in please write "back stage."
For additional information out the school play CLICK HERE or visit the link under the Students tab on our school website.
POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL WORKSHOP ON OCT 26TH @5:30 PM
Our District's Family Engagement Department and Instructional Technology are pleased to provide an overview of how to navigate the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families will learn how to access features such as: how to communicate with their student’s teacher, grades, attendance, and specific standardized test scores.
Please join us at the Zoom Link:
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/89694316809 or Zoom ID: 896 9431 6809.
Log on between 5:15pm through 5:30pm, if you need interpretation services. If you need interpretation in another language, please click on the link and fill out the form at least 3 days ahead of the workshop: https://forms.gle/q3phGumNNaM3STDs9
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ON OCT 31ST
Students may wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31st but all students must adhere to our dress code guidelines and following these additional guidelines:
- Masks or make-up that conceal the entire face or prevent staff from identifying students are not allowed
- Weapons, pretend or real, are not allowed including but not limited to guns, knives, swords, sabers, etc.
- Costumes cannot promote violence, drugs, alcohol, or any inappropriate behavior
- Costumes that may offend others due to race, culture, gender, religion, or sexual orientation are not permitted
- Costume should not include items with sound effects, lights, or other components which would disrupt the classroom learning environment
- And finally, costume must not inhibit the ability of a student to participate fully in all classes
SPIRIT WEEK - OCT 31ST - NOV 4TH
Our ASB is hosting our second spirit week of the school year. CLICK HERE for all the details.
8TH GRADE BABY PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK
8th Grade Parents - the yearbook staff is on the look out for baby pictures of our 8th graders. They can either turn in a physical copy (will be returned) or send a digital copy to our yearbook advisor Ms. Ruckle at sruckle@sandi.net. Please make sure the student's name is either on the subject line of the email or the back of the photo. The deadline to submit a baby photo is December 9th.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
We have been working hard to get an after school tutoring program up and running to support our students. Now that students have received their PR1 grades, if you are noticing your child is struggling we having the following tutoring options available.
- Math - Rm. 303 on Tuesdays and Thursdays @2:50 - 3:45 PM
- English - Rm. 301 on Tuesdays and Thursdays @2:50-3:45 PM
- Spanish/SLIM - Rm. 104 on Tuesdays @2:50-3:45 PM
Many of our teachers also tutor informally during lunch time. It is always a good idea to reach out to teachers individually regarding tutoring options as well.
CHERRYDALE FUNDRAISER UPDATE
Our fundraiser organized by the Pershing Foundation to help support 6th grade camp and other school activities ended on Wednesday, October 19th. Thank you to all those who participated. I know many students are anxiously awaiting their prizes. Right now the company is processing order forms and determining final prize totals. Students should receive their prizes in approximately 3 weeks and the names of our large prize winners (e.g. In N' Out Limo Lunch, etc.) will be announced in approximately 2 weeks. Thank you for your patience.
FIRST RJP PARENT WORKSHOPS ON NOV 1st @6:00 PM in the Pershing Auditorium
In collaboration with our district's Leadership and Learning Department we will be hosting a 3-part parent workshop series to help families gain a better understanding of Restorative Practices and our restorative discipline model. The meetings will be held in person at Pershing Middle School on Nov 1, Dec 6, and Feb 7 @6:00 PM. We hope you will be able to attend.
INTERNET CRIMES AGINST CHILDREN (ICAC) PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS ON NOV. 3RD
On Thursday Nov 3rd, members of local law enforcement will be presenting information on internet crimes against children and internet safety at 6:00 PM in our Auditorium. We hope you will be able to attend.
LEAVING CAMPUS EARLY FOR AN APPOINTMENT
We know from time to time it is necessary for a student to leave campus early for an appointment. We have noticed that often times parents are coming to pick up their child during the lunch period or during their PE period and we just wanted to make sure families are aware if you try to pick up your child during the lunch break or during PE you may face delays. Is it extremely challenging to locate a student quickly during lunch time. Also, if you are coming to pick up your child during PE, the PE teacher has to find supervision so your child can go into the locker room and get their personal items. Because of this we are requesting to the best of your ability to try to and schedule appointments outside of the school day so student are not missing instructional time. And if you do not have any other options and need to pick your child up early we wanted you to be mindful of the issues that pop up if you are trying to pull a student out during lunch time or the PE period.
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